1、2021年高考英语模拟题重组强化训练(八).阅读理解A2020福建高三毕业班质量检测测试 George Nakashima always insisted that he was a simple woodworker, not an artist. Even though major museums exhibited his works and the director of the American Craft Museum called him a national treasure, Mr. Nakashima rejected the label of artist. For al
2、most fifty years he simply went on shaping wood into beautiful chairs, tables, and cabinets.Nakashima had a clear goal. He intended to make each piece of furniture as perfect as possible. Even making a box was an act of creation, because it produced an object that had never existed before. Initially
3、 Nakashima used local wood, sometimes from his own property. Later, he traveled to seek out English oak, Persian walnut, African zebrawood and Indian teak. He especially liked to find giant roots that had been dug out of the ground after a tree was cut down. Nakashima felt that making this wood into
4、 furniture was a way of allowing the tree to live again.Most furniture makers prefer perfect boards, but Nakashima took pleasure in using wood with interesting knots (结疤) and cracks. These irregularities gave the wood personality and showed that the tree had lived a colourful life.He never failed to
5、 create an object that was both useful and beautiful. One early piece Nakashima designed was a threelegged chair for his small daughter, Mira, to use when she sat at the table for meals. The Mira chair became so popular that Nakashima later made both low and high versions. Another famous piece, the
6、conoid chair, has two legs supported by bladelike feet. Always, Nakashimas designs were precise and graceful, marked by the simplicity that revealed his love for the wood.As the years passed, Nakashimas reputation grew and he received many awards. His children Mira and Kevin, now adults, joined the
7、team of craftspeople in their fathers studio. Nakashimas dream of integrating work and family had come true.1Which of the following best describes Nakashima?AGenerous and outgoing.BHonest and simple.CCapable and friendly.DCreative and modest.2Which of the following is true about Nakashima?AHis artwo
8、rks made trees live again.BHe always used precious wood materials.CHis chairs were beautifully designed but useless.DHe devoted himself to shaping wood.3What can we learn about Nakashima from the last two paragraphs?AHe loved his work and family.BHe made chairs of the same style.CHe sought for a sim
9、ple life and art.DHe was lost in researching the wood.4What can be inferred about Mira and Kevin?AThey had an art studio of their own.BThey still lacked the ability to create artworks.CThey had a common interest with their father.DThey enjoyed the same reputation with their father.B2020合肥市高三第二次诊断检测
10、Scientists have created the worlds first living, selfhealing (自愈的) robots using stem cells from frogs. Named after the African clawed frogs from which they take their stem cells, xenobots are less than a millimeter wide small enough to travel inside human bodies. They can walk and swim, survive for
11、weeks without food, and work together in groups. These are “entirely new life forms” , said project coleader Michael Levin, director of the Allen Discovery Center.The researchers removed living stem cells, which have the ability to develop into different cell types, from frog embryos (胚胎), and left
12、them to incubate (孵化). Then, the cells were cut and reshaped into specific “body forms” designed by a supercomputer. “Theyre neither a traditional robot nor a known species of animal,” said robotics expert Joshua Bongard. The cells then began to work on their own and even have the regenerative power
13、; when the scientists cut the living robot almost in half, its cells automatically zipped its body back up.Xenobots dont look like traditional robots they have no shiny clothing or robotic arms. Instead, they look more like a tiny drop of moving pink flesh. The researchers say this is deliberate thi
14、s biological machine can achieve things typical robots of steel and plastic cannot do. “Traditional robots degrade over time and can produce ecological and health side effects,” researchers said in the study. As biological machines, xenobots are more environmentally friendly and safer for human heal
15、th, the study said.Research is being done into using the robots to clean up radioactive waste or even microplastics from the ocean. Scientists are also trying to include a greater variety of cells a new nervous system for example. However, some people argue that the addition of nerve cells would cau
16、se moral problems. The general public have also expressed concern that humans would be taken control of by robots. However, Michael Levin thinks theres no need to worry. “Xenobots have no ability to reproduce or evolve. The supercomputer which is used to produce them does use artificial intelligence
17、. But for now, all is fine,” said Levin.5What is the text mainly about?AThe advantage of AI technology.BThe introduction of a latest robot.CThe medical value of African clawed frogs.DThe application of robots in medicine.6Which of the following best explains “regenerative” underlined in Paragraph 2?
18、AHealing by itself. BReplacing old cells.CLiving much longer. DDefending against attacks.7What do we know about xenobots?AThey can break up steel and plastic while degrading.BThey can do everything that traditional robots can do.CThey do less harm to the environment and human health.DThey often chan
19、ge their color deliberately while moving.8What is Michael Levins attitude toward the development of xenobots?AAmbiguous. BPositive.CSkeptical. DCautious.七选五2020石家庄市高三年级阶段性训练题While marathon study sessions may be unavoidable sometimes, do your best to manage your time effectively.Reduce your workload
20、by studying more efficiently. Before, you start studying always read your task sheet to make sure youre focusing on the right topics. _1_ This saves you looking it up. Finally, pick out the most important information, so you can study it first._2_ Make sure you have everything you need, so you wont
21、need to get up every few minutes to get something. Neatly place your textbooks, pens, notebooks and other study materials in your study space. This way you can easily get what you need without taking an unplanned break.Plan out your study sessions in advance. Think about the time youll need for each
22、 task, add 10% extra time for insurance, and then schedule blocks for your tasks. _3_ Remember to include short breaks every hour or so.Break up difficult tasks into smaller steps. Tasks such as “Study for the History Final” or “Write the Term Paper” can seem unapproachable. Instead of getting confu
23、sed and upset, divide big tasks into small ones. If youre studying for a final of a course, start by looking over past tests and quizzes. _4_ Smaller study tasks may also include creating outlines that summarize textbook chapters.Do your best to space out your study sessions instead of cramming (突击准
24、备). Whenever possible, give yourself time to study a little bit at a time. Its better to study for three separate threehour sessions instead of one marathon ninehour session. _5_AChoose a quiet spot for studying.BPrepare your area before you start studying.CSchedule your toughest and most important
25、tasks first.DStudy difficult subjects first to get them out of the way.EThen divide the course into its units, and study one unit at a time.FAdditionally, ask your instructor to explain any topic that confuses you.G. Multiple shorter sessions will help you remember more information in the long run.短
26、文改错2020沈阳市教学质量监测三 The forest of my hometown is beautiful no matter how the season is. I was driving slowly in this morning when I saw a deer live in the woods appear in the middle of the road. I came to the full stop, and we stared at each other. He seemed cleverly. He had been in this world for som
27、e month and I didnt want end his life. Finally, I motioned with my hand for him to go on. Having seen anything to fear, he jumped across the road. I drive on smiling at the magic of this moment but was thankful that I had been going slowly not to hit this beautiful creature.2021年高考英语模拟题重组强化训练(八).A语篇
28、类型:记叙文主题语境:人与自我人物故事“国宝”级艺术家George Nakashima文章大意George Nakashima善于使用各种木材制作每一件尽可能完美的家具,尤其乐于用带结疤和裂纹的木材,他制作的每一件家具都既实用又美观,在他的影响下,他的孩子也开始从事这项工作。1答案与解析:D考查推理判断。根据第一段第一、二句“George Nakashima always insisted that he was a simple woodworker, not an artist. Mr. Nakashima rejected the label of artist”可知,George Na
29、kashima一直坚称自己只是个普通的木工,而不是艺术家。尽管各大博物馆都展出了他的作品,美国工艺博物馆负责人也称他为“国宝”,但他还是拒绝了“艺术家”的标签。据此可推知,George Nakashima是一个谦逊的人;又结合第四段讲述的他为小女儿制作的三条腿的椅子以及另一件著名的圆锥形椅子可推知,他是一个有创造力的人,故D项正确。2答案与解析:D考查推理判断。根据第一段尾句“For almost fifty years he simply went on shaping wood into beautiful chairs, tables, and cabinets”以及下文内容可推知,Na
30、kashima致力于加工木料,故D项正确。3答案与解析:A考查推理判断。根据第四段尾句“Always, Nakashimas designs were precise and graceful, marked by the simplicity that revealed his love for the wood”可知,Nakashima的设计精确而雅致,被赋予简单的特征,表现出他对木材的热爱,据此可以推断,他热爱他的工作;根据尾段尾句“Nakashimas dream of integrating work and family had come true”可知,Nakashima实现了将
31、工作和家庭融为一体的梦想,据此可以推断,Nakashima热爱他的家庭。故A项正确。4答案与解析:C考查推理判断。根据题干中的关键词Mira and Kevin定位至尾段,根据尾段第二句“His children Mira and Kevin, now adults, joined the team of craftspeople in their fathers studio”可知,他的两个孩子Mira和Kevin现在已经长大成人,加入了父亲工作室的手工艺团队。据此可推知,Mira和Kevin和他们的父亲有着同样的爱好,故C项正确。B语篇类型:说明文主题语境:人与社会科学与技术世界上第一个活
32、的、能自愈的机器人文章大意科学家们利用非洲爪蟾的干细胞创造了世界上第一个活的、能自愈的机器人,该机器人更加环保,对人类健康更安全,能做一般机器人不能做的事。5答案与解析:B考查主旨大意。通读全文可知,文章第一句为全文的主题句,下文围绕该主题句展开,介绍了科学家利用非洲爪蟾的干细胞创造的世界上第一个活的、能自愈的机器人的相关情况,故B项正确。6答案与解析:A考查词义猜测。根据第二段尾句中的“when the scientists cut the living robot almost in half, its cells automatically zipped its body back up
33、”可知,当科学家们把这个活的机器人几乎切成两半时,它的细胞会将身体自动复原。据此可推知,画线词的词义与A项接近。7答案与解析:C考查细节理解。根据第三段尾句中的“xenobots are more environmentally friendly and safer for human health”可知,这种机器人更环保,且对人类健康来说更安全。故C项正确。8答案与解析:B考查观点态度。根据尾段Levin所说的话“Xenobots have no ability to reproduce or evolve. The supercomputer which is used to produc
34、e them does use artificial intelligence. But far now, all is fine”可知,Levin认为这种机器人没有繁殖和进化的能力,用来制造它们的超级计算机确实使用了人工智能,但就目前而言,一切都还好。据此可推知,Levin对这种机器人的发展持积极乐观的态度,故B项正确。.语篇类型:说明文主题语境:人与自我学习生活学习时间管理策略文章大意虽然有时候持久的学习是不可避免的,但是我们还是要尽力对学习时间进行有效的管理。本文就此提供了五条实用的建议。1答案与解析:FF项中的“any topic”与空前一句中的“the right topics”呼应
35、,且选项中的“Additionally”和下文中的“Finally”呼应,所以选F项,与下一句“This saves you looking it up”相衔接。2答案与解析:B本空是该段的中心句。根据空后一句的“Make sure you have everything you need”和对本段的整体理解可推知,本段主要讲的是要在开始学习之前做好充分的准备,所以选B项。3答案与解析:C根据本段的段首句“Plan out your study sessions in advance”可知,本段提供的建议是要提前计划好学习的时间,与选项C的内容相吻合,所以选C项。4答案与解析:E根据本段的段首
36、句“Break up difficult tasks into smaller steps”可知,本段提供的建议是把难的任务进行分解,与选项E内容吻合,所以选E项。5答案与解析:G本空是段尾句。根据本段的段首句中的“space out your study sessions instead of cramming (突击准备)”可知,本段提供的建议是把学习时间隔开而不是突击准备,再结合整段内容可知,空处进一步阐述了这样做的好处,G项与此相匹配。.答案与解析:The forest of my hometown is beautiful no matter the season is. I was
37、 driving slowly this morning when I saw a deer in the woods appear in the middle of the road. I came to full stop, and we stared at each other. He seemed . He had been in this world for some and I didnt want end his life. Finally, I motioned with my hand for him to go on. Having seen to fear, he jum
38、ped across the road. I on smiling at the magic of this moment was thankful that I had been going slowly not to hit this beautiful creature.how改为what从属连词误用。分析句子结构可知,此处应用no matter what引导让步状语从句,表示“无论什么季节”。no matter how意为“无论怎样”,不符合语境。删除in介词多用。表时间的名词前带有this且其前没有冠词时,其前要省略介词,所以将in删除。live改为living动词形式误用。分析句子
39、结构可知,本句从句谓语为saw,此处应用动词的非谓语形式,live与其逻辑主语deer为主谓关系,所以将live改为living。the改为a冠词误用。come to a stop为固定表达,意为“停止”,所以将the改为a。cleverly改为clever形容词和副词混用。分析句子结构可知,seemed为系动词,此处应用形容词作表语,所以将cleverly改为clever。month改为months名词单复数误用。month为可数名词,根据前面的some可知,此处需要用名词复数,所以把month改为months。want后加to不定式符号to漏用。want to do sth.为固定表达,意为“想要做某事”,所以在want后加to。anything改为nothing不定代词误用。根据语境可知,小鹿没有看到什么让它害怕的事情,所以将anything改为nothing。drive改为drove动词时态误用。根据时间状语“this morning”并结合全文时态可知,此处应该用一般过去时,所以把drive改为drove。but改为and连词误用。根据语境可知,我继续开车,为这神奇的一刻而微笑,并且庆幸我开得很慢,没有撞到这个美丽的生灵,前后为顺承关系,所以将but改为and。but表转折,不符合语境。